Molecular Characterization of Human Retinal Progenitor Cells

Scott Schmitt, U. Aftab, Caihui Jiang, Stephen Redenti, Henry Klassen, Erik Miljan, John D. Sinden, Michael J. Young

Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science · 2009 · 64 citations · 23 references

Abstract

Fetal-derived hRPCs show molecular characteristics indicative of a retinal progenitor state up to P6 (latest passage studied). They show a progressive decrease in the expression of immature markers as they reach P6. These cells are functional, respond to excitatory neurotransmitters, and exhibit changes in expression patterns in response to co-culture with mouse retina.

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